Cuba says boat carrying 10 armed Cubans opened fired in attempt to infiltrate island

Source: Washington Examiner · Bias: Center Right

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Cuban authorities said Wednesday that 10 passengers aboard a Florida-registered boat involved in a shootout with coast guard members were Cubans living in the United States who were trying to enter the island and commit acts of terrorism.  The Cuban Ministry of the Interior said in a statement that the passengers had assault-style rifles, handguns, […]

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Cuba says boat carrying 10 armed Cubans opened fired in attempt to infiltrate island

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Cuban authorities said Wednesday that 10 passengers aboard a Florida-registered boat involved in a shootout with coast guard members were Cubans living in the United States who were trying to enter the island and commit acts of terrorism.  The Cuban Ministry of the Interior said in a statement that the passengers had assault-style rifles, handguns, […]